Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne explained

Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne
Location Town:Bristol
Location Country:England
Coordinates:51.4561°N -2.5972°W
Map Type:Bristol
Completion Date:1504

The Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne is a church in Colston Street, near the top of Christmas Steps, Bristol, England. It has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.

The Three Kings of Cologne refers to the Biblical Magi. The dedication is a reference to the Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral, Germany.[1] [2] One of the windows shows the nativity of Jesus, which may have contributed to the naming of the Christmas Steps.[3] [4]

The chapel was built by John Foster in 1504. He was previously the local High Sheriff, mayor, and member of parliament for the city.[5] The church serves as the chapel for Foster's Almshouses.[6] The master of the almshouses was responsible for maintaining the chapel and appointing a priest.[7]

It was refaced and roofed in 1861 by Foster and Wood, with further restoration in 1865 which included niches for the installation of carvings.[1] [6] The three current statues were designed by Ernest Pascoe and installed in the 1960s.[8] [9] On the gable above the statues is a small bellcote.

Current use

As of 2007 the adjoining Foster's Almshouses have been remodeled into private residences, with the chapel available for the use of residents.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chapel of the Three Kings of Cologne, Colston Street, Bristol. Historic England. 23 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161023203353/https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/education/educational-images/chapel-of-the-three-kings-of-cologne-colston-street-379353. 23 October 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: Flaneur. B.. The Three Kings of Cologne Chapel, The John Foster Almshouse, Bristol. The Antics Roadshow blog. 23 October 2016. 20 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220090747/https://anticsroadshowblogspot.wordpress.com/2014/11/21/the-three-kings-of-cologne-chapel-john-fosters-almshouse-bristol-210814/. dead.
  3. Web site: Christmas Steps: Ghosts, myths and fish 'n' chips. BBC. 23 October 2016.
  4. News: Christmas Steps How did iconic street get its festive name?. 23 October 2016. Bristol Post. 23 December 2014.
  5. Book: Mountney. Hugh. The Three Holy Kings of Cologne: How They Journeyed from Persia to Cologne and Their Veneration in England. 2003. Gracewing. 9780852444078. 7.
  6. Book: Brace, Keith . Portrait of Bristol . 1976 . Robert Hale . London . 0-7091-5435-6 .
  7. Book: Ross. Charles Derek. Cartulary of St. Mark's Hospital, Bristol, Volume 21. 1959. Bristol Record Society. 287–288. 23 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161023210539/https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=rD0SAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA287&lpg=PA287&dq=Chapel+of+the+Three+Kings+of+Cologne+Bristol&source=bl&ots=NB2b4fjJKK&sig=609gv0HWlD-lcXBaE-Mgsjq8uPw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjFuJCd4PDPAhVFBcAKHU9jDJc4ChDoAQg4MAY#v=onepage&q=Chapel%20of%20the%20Three%20Kings%20of%20Cologne%20Bristol&f=false. 23 October 2016. dead.
  8. Book: Foyle. Andrew. Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides). 2004. Yale University Press. 978-0300104424. 132.
  9. Web site: Beyond The Walls Three Kings of Cologne. About Bristol. 23 October 2016.

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